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    Jarrett’s head bobbed in agreement, looking every bit the partner in Ruben’s new n. “Absolutely. I get it. We’ll give them their space.”

    Unaware of the conversation upstairs, Elliana and Cole finished their meal together. Later, the two of them strolled down toward the beach, their hands linked and the sunset coloring the sky with streaks of orange and gold.

    Cole looked down at her with a gentle smile and asked softly, “Well, is it time for you to share that important thing with me?”

    Elliana did not rush to bring up the important thing she had mentioned earlier. She took her time strolling around instead, soaking in the colors of the sunset and watching the birds as they glided through the golden light.

    Most of the birds were hummingbirds. Their pleasant voices echoed around, each note carried by the breeze and filling the air with a bright, open sense of peace.

    Cole saw Elliana was in no hurry, so he let her have the moment. He stepped up behind her, slipped his arms around her waist, and rested his cheek beside hers so they could take in the scene together. Every now and then, he leaned over to ce a gentle kiss on her earlobe.

    Memories of their intimacy this morning flickered through him like a gentle current. His hand moved down to rest on her lower stomach, and he caressed the spot as he imagined two tiny lives already taking root there—their children. He pictured the daughter he had always hoped for, one who would be just as lovely and smart as Elliana. He pictured the son she had wished for, a boy who would grow to be wise and strong like him. In his mind, he saw them both, quietly forming inside her.

    The more he pictured it, the deeper his love swelled—an unshakable tide. He hugged Elliana more tightly, wishing he could blend the two of them into a single being.

    Out ahead, the sea stretched endlessly toward a horizon set aze by the fading sun. Flocks of hummingbirds glided through the dimming sky. Along the shore, Cole and Elliana held each other close, their words soft and sweet. Anyone witnessing this moment would be struck with the same thought—what a perfectly matched couple.

    After a while, Elliana lifted her hand and pointed. “Regarding the thing I wanted to tell you,” she said in a gentle voice, “it’s about these hummingbirds.”

    “The hummingbirds?” he asked, his gaze following her finger. “What about them?”

    She kept her eyes on the birds as she asked, “Do you know what they mean in love?”

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    He shook his head and responded honestly, “I have no idea.”

    “Spotting a hummingbird is often seen as a sign of joy and bliss—its energy inspires adaptability, resilience, and grace in rtionships,” Elliana replied. She lowered her hand and intertwined her fingers with his, resting them over her belly. In her mind, she imagined two tiny heartbeats taking shape there.

    “When facing rtionship challenges, the sight of a hummingbird brings hope, adaptability, and emotional agility.” She leaned back to gaze up at Cole’s face, her…

    eyes shining. “I am willing to brave every obstacle thates our way and spend the rest of my life with you. Are you?”

    “Yes, I am,” Cole replied at once, his voice steady. He pressed his lips to her forehead, his words quiet but unshakable. “Elliana, you are my heart, my life, my one and only thought. My love for you grows stronger with each passing day. I love you more than words can express. No challenges that life throws at us could ever change that.”

    His response was what she sought to hear, and his heartfelt promise filled her with overwhelming sweetness. She leaned in a little and spoke in a hushed voice, her smile warm and gentle. “You are my greatest adventure, and I can’t wait for all the beautiful moments we will share.”

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